2011 GMC Acadia Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 269 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the suspension of the 2011 GMC Acadia, 3% of the 269 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“At 89,000 the service all wheel drive light came on several times on dash. Mechanic states that rear differential drum needs to be replaced in order for vehicle's all wheel drive system to operate properly.”
NHTSA complaint #11351179, filed 2020-08, 89,000 miles“2011 Gmc Acadia, #14329b special coverage adjustment-loss of power steering assist. Coverage good for period of 10 years or 150,000 miles. Acadia started having power steering problem in jan 2017. 2/1/2017 service Acadia at the dealer's from 2/1/2017 until 2/8/2017 to replace steering pump. Drove the car from the dealer, noticed it was scary, bouncing right away. Took it back right away. The advisor told me that since the car had been left on the lift the struts on the shocks had expanded. Mechanic drove the Acadia and said it was safe to drive. …”
NHTSA complaint #10960202, filed 2017-03, 30,950 miles“I purchased this vehicle about a year and a half ago and have been having problems starting the car every time that I put gas. The dealership that I purchased the vehicle from stated that the vehicle only had one previous owner but refused to give me a carfax report. They stated that they did a full vehicle inspection, and stated there were no defects, but no inspection report was in the car what so ever. I am ready to file an arbitration complaint if this situation doesn't get resolved because I am still making monthly payments on the loan.”
NHTSA complaint #11119291, filed 2018-08“The contact owns a 2011 GMC Acadia. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, she heard an abnormal noise from the rear passenger side tire. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer but was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11488807, filed 2022-10, 140,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Gmc Acadia. The contact was involved in a crash. The vehicle was destroyed. While driving approximately 35-45 MPH, the contact stated that the left rear wheel locked without warning, causing the vehicle to roll over and crash into a ditch. The contact didn't indicate if there were any injuries or if a police report was filed. The dealer offered to have a service manager provide him with the contact information for the manufacturer. A complaint was filed with the manufacturer regarding the failure. The current and failure mileage was 7,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10390262, filed 2011-03, 7,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11007936Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11007935Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10247352Nov 14, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer?s…
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 | 6 | 2% |
| 2018 | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 | 8 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 6 | 2% |
| 2011 | 7 | 3% |
| 2010 | 10 | 3% |
| 2009 | 8 | 2% |
| 2008 | 16 | 2% |
| 2007 | 9 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2011 GMC Acadia
64 complaintsEngine
52 complaintsElectrical system
47 complaintsExterior lighting
38 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsElectronic stability control
16 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 GMC Acadia
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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